YEARLY HIGH
10.6487 KES
YEARLY LOW
8.2235 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.7492 KES

2024 MVR to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the MVR to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 10.6487. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 13, dropping to 8.2235.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4252 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.3743 to the December average rate of 8.3927, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 10.6487 was up 4.25% compared to the 2023 peak of 10.2141, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MVR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 53,243 KES
2023 Average 45,509 KES
Yearly Trough Low 41,117 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,126.01 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

10.5744
8.1737
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR to KES Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 9.1071, compared to 8.3913 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7157 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.1071
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.3913

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was February, with a trading range of 1.3842 KES (High: 10.6487 / Low: 9.2644). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0248 KES (High: 8.4161 / Low: 8.3913).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.3842
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0248

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2024. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.9976 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9976

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 9.9089) against the same month in 2023 (average: 8.1831), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7258 (+21.09%).

2024 Avg (February) 9.9089
2023 Avg (February) 8.1831

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.6169 10.1169 10.3743
February 10.6487 9.2644 9.9089
March 9.5455 8.5372 8.9113
April 8.7055 8.2302 8.4972
May 9.3393 8.2929 8.5305
June 8.5299 8.3414 8.4201
July 8.5873 8.2235 8.3822
August 8.4667 8.3396 8.3983
September 8.4118 8.3660 8.3975
October 8.4161 8.3913 8.4037
November 8.4023 8.3441 8.3737
December 8.4151 8.3497 8.3927